12/02/2025
Today is , an international day of giving to support nonprofit organizations around the globe that are making a difference throughout the year. Giving Tuesday also kicks off our annual appeal campaign, which we can't wait to share with you soon!
You can donate today - or any day! - by visiting https://www.equi-librium.org/donate and clicking the "DONATE" button. Or, you can reach out to jessie@equi-librium.org for more information on making a lasting impact through recurring or planned giving.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Equi-librium relies heavily on grants and private donations to help subsidize every program for every participant. Currently, fees for service cover only 30% of Equi-librium operating expenses, and are not utilized for capital improvements. This means that approximately 70% of our budget comes from fundraising efforts and the support of people like you.
It's no surprise to many that horses and their upkeep are expensive, but therapeutic riding and horsemanship centers incur additional costs including:
🐴 Acquiring and maintaining a wide variety of adaptive equipment to serve participants of all ages with varying physical needs.
🐴 Maintaining accessible facilities up to exceeding PATH International standards, including mounting ramps, classroom and unmounted spaces, and more.
🐴 Caring for an aging herd of horses. Often times, the horses that are most appropriate for therapeutic riding are those who have "been there, done that," which frequently means they are older or have had a lengthy career already. Older horses require additional veterinary care to keep them comfortable and healthy.
🐴 Education and professional certifications for staff and instructors to ensure the highest degree of safety and quality within our programs. Salaries and related expenses are frequently not covered by grants, even though therapeutic riding instructors are required to maintain advanced certifications and our center must meet accreditation standards.
🐴 Increased insurance and related overhead expenses that are often not covered by grant funds.
Your support makes a substantial difference each year, and keeps our fees for service aligned with (and often lower than) traditional riding centers despite our additional expenses. Every donation helps, and sharing this post will help as well!
https://www.equi-librium.org/donate
